Meet
Kim
The Kims (Tung and Hoan) are delighted to welcome you into their home in Hanoi for an authentic Vietnamese cooking class. Tung has been cooking since he was tall enough to reach the kitchen counter! After years of learning from his mother and grandmother, and gaining professional experience working in restaurants, he now hosts Hanoi cooking classes with his wife, Hoan. Together, they invite you to laugh, chop, taste, and cook like true locals. Their goal is simple: great food, meaningful stories, and a memorable time together - a way to preserve Vietnamese culinary traditions while connecting cultures through food.
During this Hanoi home cooking class, travelers can expect an introduction to the richness of Vietnamese cuisine and culture, learning family recipes, the stories behind each dish, the use of fresh local ingredients, and insights into everyday life in Hanoi. A meaningful cultural exchange, perfect for travelers seeking an authentic cooking class in Hanoi that goes beyond the kitchen.
What to expect
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal:
(1-10 guests)
Enjoy a hands-on Vietnamese cooking experience where you’ll prepare and taste a full, freshly made meal. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy everything you’ve made, family-style, in a warm local home setting.
Market visit:
(1-10 guests)
After being picked up from your hotel, enjoy a short drive to Kim’s home kitchen in the old quarter for an authentic Vietnamese cooking class in Hanoi. Begin your experience with a guided walk to a nearby local market, Ngọc Hà, where you’ll learn about Vietnamese herbs, vegetables, fresh produce, and everyday shopping culture, before returning to the kitchen to cook. Join the Kims in their home kitchen for a 2-hour hands-on Hanoi cooking class, where you’ll learn traditional Vietnamese cooking techniques and prepare the same dishes they grew up eating - fresh, comforting, and full of flavor.
During your hands-on cooking class in Hanoi, you will learn to make 3–4 Vietnamese dishes from scratch, including an appetizer, a main course, and traditional Vietnamese egg coffee. Explore classic Vietnamese flavors using fresh, locally sourced ingredients while learning about family meals, food traditions, and daily life in Vietnam. Hear personal stories and gain cultural insights as you cook together. After the class, sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, served with a tasting of homemade Vietnamese rice wine and a glass of beer or a soft drink.
This Vietnamese home cooking class in Hanoi is designed to immerse travelers in local food culture and family-style cooking.
Notes:
1. Vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free options can be accommodated with advance notice. Please inform your host of any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
2. Round-trip hotel transfers are included from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels within a 10 km radius.
Languages spoken:
English, Vietnamese
Sample menu
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